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Google Android News, Phones and Tablets, Software and hardware reviews and moreTue, 29 Nov 2016 19:29:58 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.5Install Android 5.0 Dev Preview Without A Computer On Nexus 5http://androidspin.com/2014/10/21/install-android-5-0-dev-preview-without-computer-nexus-5/
http://androidspin.com/2014/10/21/install-android-5-0-dev-preview-without-computer-nexus-5/#commentsTue, 21 Oct 2014 13:00:32 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=156670Are you in envy of others that are running the latest Android 5.0 (Lollipop)? Do you want to get it on your Nexus 5, but you don’t have a computer? Well I got some good news for you, you can get it. It’s fast and easy. Here’s how: You will want to make sure you […]

Are you in envy of others that are running the latest Android 5.0 (Lollipop)? Do you want to get it on your Nexus 5, but you don’t have a computer? Well I got some good news for you, you can get it. It’s fast and easy. Here’s how: You will want to make sure you have unknown sources checked in the settings.

First, You’ll need to get Root Access. The easiest way to do that is to downloadÂ Towelroot. Install > open > hit “make it ra1n”. Once it does its thing you will want to downloadÂ SuperSUÂ from the Play Store.

Second, You’ll need to install a custom recovery. TWRP is my preferred choice. Head on over to the Play Store and downloadÂ Flashify. Open > Recovery Image > Download TWRP > Choose the lastest version (Currently 2.8.0.1) > Yup!

Step 4: Reboot into TWRP recovery. Turn off phone > Hold Vol Down + Power (You’ll be taken to bootloader) > Tap Vol Up or Down twice (either way works) until you get the option Recovery Mode then press the Power Button.

Step 6: Move the backup of the LPX13D Preview into the backup folder in TWRP that you just made. Advanced > File Manager > sdcard > Find your N5 TWRP Backup LPX13D file > Click on it > Click Select on the bottom right > Move > sdcard > TWRP > BACKUP > click on the folder in there which should be a bunch of numbers and letters > Click Select again.

I spent hours of failed attempts to get mine to work correctly. This is the end result. Hope you guys enjoy the Android 5.0 Dev Preview. I know I am. Just be sure to be patient during the process and do this at your own risk. I do not take responsibility if you mess something up.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2014/10/21/install-android-5-0-dev-preview-without-computer-nexus-5/feed/8Root app offers Chromecast Screen Mirroring to those of us without Ithttp://androidspin.com/2014/07/15/root-app-offers-chromecast-screen-mirroring-us-without/
http://androidspin.com/2014/07/15/root-app-offers-chromecast-screen-mirroring-us-without/#commentsTue, 15 Jul 2014 20:13:50 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=152463I was pretty excited for screen mirror through Chromecast when Google announced it and showed it off at Google I/O. It took some time for the Chromecast app to finally get the update that would allow for it to happen. Google stressed that it is currently still in a beta phase and the devices that […]

I was pretty excited for screen mirror through Chromecast when Google announced it and showed it off at Google I/O. It took some time for the Chromecast app to finally get the update that would allow for it to happen. Google stressed that it is currently still in a beta phase and the devices that are supported could still have issues. The list of supported devices is pretty small but does include the Nexus line, some Samsung, HTC and LG devices. Even with some reports of no audio, major lag or just plain not having the option, we all still want it. Luckily there is a way for those of us that don’t have it to give it a whirl. .

I caught a shared post from QBKing77 lastnight that alerted me to a apk that was created by XDA developerÂ r3pwn. With a simple install on a rooted device, you should be able to utilize the screen casting function. It really is a s easy as side loading the apk, hitting the button and letting it do its thing. I gave it a whirl on my stock, but rooted, T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z late last night to see if it would actually work.

As you can see, after installing the app and hitting the button, I was able to open up the Chromecast app and be greeted with the “Cast Screen now available”. I was pretty stoked to finally get a chance to check it out. I cast the screen, checkout out a few apps and was satisfied it worked and went to bed. Today I checked on the casting again and opened Angry Birds Star Wars just to see about sound and things. I had sound through my TV just fine, doesn’t mean everyone will of course.

There is a slight lag on that particular game, but it isn’t like Angry Birds is a fast paced shooter. I know the cast screen isn’t designed really as a gaming alternative to your big screen, but it works. I did notice that the back of the Xpeia Z was getting quite warm after a few minutes of using it though. You should use this option at your own risk.

The current list of devices that the #MirrorEnabler app is said to have been tested on and verified working is as follows:

]]>http://androidspin.com/2014/07/15/root-app-offers-chromecast-screen-mirroring-us-without/feed/3Nokia X rooted and gets Google Now Launcher, the Play Store and Google Apps loaded Too!http://androidspin.com/2014/02/28/nokia-x-rooted-gets-google-now-launcher-play-store-google-apps-loaded/
http://androidspin.com/2014/02/28/nokia-x-rooted-gets-google-now-launcher-play-store-google-apps-loaded/#commentsSat, 01 Mar 2014 00:00:53 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=139364A lot of Android purists lost hope for Nokia’s first Android foray, the Nokia X, when they heard that it would instead run a forked version of Android that used Nokia’s own app store instead of the Google Play Store. That’s totally understandable, but being Android underneath, it was only a matter of time before […]

A lot of Android purists lost hope for Nokia’s first Android foray, the Nokia X, when they heard that it would instead run a forked version of Android that used Nokia’s own app store instead of the Google Play Store. That’s totally understandable, but being Android underneath, it was only a matter of time before we heard the words “Nokia X rooted” from the guys over at XDA. Not only is it rooted, it also has the Google Play Store, Google apps and Google Now Launcher installed onto it. Check out a video of Google Now Launcher running on the Nokia X:

There you have it: there’s hope for this device yet! If you’re interested in getting a Nokia X now, there’s a guide in the XDA Forums with more pictures (link down below) that will take you through how to root the Nokia X, which apparently has a locked bootloader of sorts. Once that’s done though, your Nokia X will run as the Android device it was born to be.

What do you think about the Nokia X getting rooted? Are you more convinced about getting one now? Let us know what you think in the comments.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2014/02/28/nokia-x-rooted-gets-google-now-launcher-play-store-google-apps-loaded/feed/3Want To Root Your Moto G? MoDaCo Has You Coveredhttp://androidspin.com/2013/11/28/want-root-moto-g-modaco-covered/
http://androidspin.com/2013/11/28/want-root-moto-g-modaco-covered/#respondFri, 29 Nov 2013 03:36:40 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=119389The Moto G, Motorola‘s first stab at the low-end of the smartphone market, is quickly becoming one of the prime candidates to stuff stockings this Christmas. Clocking in at $199 for the 16GB version and $179 for the 8GB, both of which carry this price off-contract, the Moto G additionally boasts quad-core performance and has […]

The Moto G, Motorola‘s first stab at the low-end of the smartphone market, is quickly becoming one of the prime candidates to stuff stockings this Christmas. Clocking in at $199 for the 16GB version and $179 for the 8GB, both of which carry this price off-contract, the Moto G additionally boasts quad-core performance and has had generally impressed reviewers with its speediness so far. As an added bonus, Motorola has said that they are looking at updating the device to Android 4.4 after Christmas, which is still significantly faster than most other manufacturers.

Naturally, though, for those of you who like to tinker and modify your Android devices, you often want to know that the phone can be rooted and unlocked easily before you consider it. Well, the wait is already over as Paul O’Brien, of MoDaCo fame, has already devise a way for you to root your Moto G.

The method does require that your bootloader be unlocked, but O’Brien suggests the process is a snap with fastboot and the instructions on Motorola’s own site. Instructions are given on MoDaCo’s site so if you’re planning on getting a Moto G and rooting it, hit the source link to check out the post and downloads.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/11/28/want-root-moto-g-modaco-covered/feed/0S-Off VZW HTC One – IT’S HEREhttp://androidspin.com/2013/10/08/s-vzw-htc-one/
http://androidspin.com/2013/10/08/s-vzw-htc-one/#respondWed, 09 Oct 2013 03:17:37 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=116184HTC One S-Off is ON Verizon wireless is widely known for locking the hell out of every device they offer on their network, much to the dismay of those who chose them as their wireless carrier. Â Well, with every will there is a way. Â The will was great in the creation of the rumrunner s-off […]

HTC One S-Off is ON

Verizon wireless is widely known for locking the hell out of every device they offer on their network, much to the dismay of those who chose them as their wireless carrier. Â Well, with every will there is a way. Â The will was great in the creation of the rumrunner s-off venture by beaups and fuses, then followed up by Josh “jduck” drake with a solid root. Â Now, I’ve read the instructions on their original thread on XDA, and I must warn you, this is not for the weak of heart nor the tech-inept. Â With a decent knowledge of computers and Android devices, you should be able to make it through unscathed, but with any mod, especially one as big as this, there is always a possibility of detrimental failure, even by the best of us. Â I know I’ve bricked a few phones, and while I’m not the smartest Android modder out there, not by far, I do know my way around. Â Just have to be sure you follow the instructions to the “T” and you SHOULD be ok. Â So, after that, who is ready to get their S-Off On?

There are a few requisites for this process to work and for you to be out from under the s-off thumb. Â Here is what the Developers say you MUST have:

Prerequisites:32-bit Linux (Ubuntu is preferred):Live CDâ€™s are fine.Live USB is fine.Native install is fine.VMâ€™s are unsupported.64-bit Linux may work with 32 bit libraries, but is also unsupported.

These talented individuals have asked that their methods and files not be listed on other sites, so the requisites are all I can really put up here, well, that and a link to the goods. Â So, if you pass the requisite list above or are able to pass it with a little bit of love, you can follow the link below and begin your trek to S-Off goodness and beat VZW to the inevitable OTA Patch that will close up this exploit and make the path even longer for those that don’t take this opportunity.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/10/08/s-vzw-htc-one/feed/0Sero 7 Pro – Nexus 7 Without the “Nexus” Parthttp://androidspin.com/2013/07/06/sero-7-pro-nexus-7-without-the-nexus-part/
http://androidspin.com/2013/07/06/sero-7-pro-nexus-7-without-the-nexus-part/#commentsSun, 07 Jul 2013 00:27:58 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=109353There are three things in this world that I don’t touch with a ten foot pole: cars from auction houses, escorts and cheap tablets. Why, you ask? Well, all three do the same thing. They make you believe that you will get this low cost, second to none experience in the beginning only to be […]

There are three things in this world that I don’t touch with a ten foot pole: cars from auction houses, escorts and cheap tablets. Why, you ask? Well, all three do the same thing. They make you believe that you will get this low cost, second to none experience in the beginning only to be disappointed soon thereafter. Prime example, I bought the Nextbook 7 Premium last year for christmas, ignoring the lackluster RAM and ROM, McDonald’s toy plastic casing and substandard display and touchscreen only because HSN was selling them for next to nothing. Long story short, I was disappointed. However, there is that time when you can be proved wrong, and this Sero 7 Pro may do just that.

This tablet sports the following:

1GB Ram (Apps)

1280Ã—800 7″ (216 ppi) IPS touchscreen

Android 4.2.1 “Jelly Bean”

1.2GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 (1.3GHz in single-core mode)

8GB NAND Flash

802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, GPS

7.87″ Ã— 4.95″ Ã— 0.43″Â (199.9 x 125.7 x 10.9 mm)

4000 mAh

2MP front camera

Now I am sure all of you are sitting and reading, thinking “Wow, that really sounds familiar.” Well, that’s because it is familiar. This tablet is literally a clone of the Nexus 7. What’s more is that the specs for this tablet sport a couple things that the Nexus 7 doesn’t including:

microSD card Support

5MP rear camera

This is what the Nexus 7 SHOULD HAVE been. I always thought it was dumb that Nexus phones didn’t support expandable memory, one of my main reasons for buying one (apparently Google didn’t take into consideration the sheer size of the average game cache when the tablets were being made). This tablet, unlike other lesser known names, is actually comprable to an up to date tablet. Even though you only get 8GB of on-board storage (Google did away with those and only sells 16GB and 32GB models now), you can expand it up to 32GB Guaranteed! I have even read that if you format it to Fat32 rather than… whatever it is… 64GB microSD cards are even safe purchases. Therefore, you have the potential to sport a very high end caliber tablet with 72GB of expandable storage, wow!

Now like I said, this typically falls under my “ten foot pole” list, but I am buying one definitely. I can do an unboxing review and tell you whether or not this is really holding up to par. This is available at your local Walmart for a measly $150. Even if you buy a 32GB MicroSD Card (Giving you 40GB of user storage), it’s still $20-$30 cheaper than a 16GB Nexus 7. The only downside is that while Nexus devices are guaranteed Android update support, you might be stuck with Android 4.2 on this one. Also, just my opinion here, it sounds like after Google discontinued support for te 8GB models, they had an overstock and sold them off to the first company that wanted to pay for them. Only difference is, Sero went right where Google went wrong, good job guys.

So tell me what you think, would you buy one? Tell us in the comments below

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/07/06/sero-7-pro-nexus-7-without-the-nexus-part/feed/23[Update] Samsung Galaxy S4 Rooted, Multi-Carrier Compatiblehttp://androidspin.com/2013/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s4-rooted-multi-carrier-compatible/
http://androidspin.com/2013/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s4-rooted-multi-carrier-compatible/#commentsSun, 28 Apr 2013 05:01:51 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=101562 Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest addition to the Galaxy family and it has accumulated just as much hype. However, even though it won’t be getting any official CyanogenMod love, it would not be complete without root. Well, fear not, as wonderful developers have come to your rescue with root for the Samsung Galaxy […]

Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest addition to the Galaxy family and it has accumulated just as much hype. However, even though it won’t be getting any official CyanogenMod love, it would not be complete without root. Well, fear not, as wonderful developers have come to your rescue with root for the Samsung Galaxy S4, sing praises to the heavens!Â That is not all, though. Typically, when we see the same device across different carriers, we usually have four or five different methods for the same phone because different carrier based phones need different things…

Basically, Android is complex and one of the most sensitive things that exist, outside of kernels, are mount points, which tell the phone where to put various things. You know how you see “installing /system” or “installing /data” when installing a custom ROM in recovery? Well a mount point tells it where in your phone to put it so that you don’t turn $600 worth of electricity, plastic and fiberglass into your favorite office paperweight (a.k.a. bricking your device). Here is an example to explain why the same phone can have different root tutorials due to carriers (not a real one, just an example).

Okay in this example, Sprint doesn’t use SIM cards, therefore, it has a mount point for “PRL” and “WiMAX”, which are only used by CDMA carriers (carriers that don’t use SIM cards). Conversely, T-Mobile, which is a GSM carrier (a carrier with SIM cards), doesn’t use “PRL” or “WiMAX”, and it goes straight to /data and /system. So, if I have a T-Mobile phone based ROM that says install the system files to “/mountpointA/data”, then installing that ROM on a Sprint phone would send it to “/mountpointA/prl” because the main attraction is the “mountpointA” portion of the command. In this case, my Sprint phone, nine times out of ten, would not turn on, it’d be hard bricked.

What many do not know about an Android phone is that the reason it delays when you press the power on is because in a span of 3-5 seconds, Android scans every partition in your phone, and each phone has between 20 and 40 of them (the advancements in technology are amazing, right?). If your phone has the /system where the PRL file should be (which controls 3G/4G data, calling/texting capability, etc.) then the phone goes into a state of super security and doesn’t turn on. THIS is how a phone becomes hard bricked. This is from first-hand experience.

Now that I have given that spill, the new root method for the SGS4 is so awesome because it is usable by ANYÂ SGS4 with a Qualcomm processor! It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and OSX. However, be warned, this is a risky process because ifÂ you screw up, there is no fail-safe method to get the device back and running IF the rooting method seriously screws something up.

So if you have the male parts, go and give it a try. Check out the thread here. Report back to us and give your testimony. Did it work for you?

UPDATE: Steve Kondik, CyanogenMod himself, was nice enough to alert us that the information regarding CM on the S4 was inaccurate. The S4 will be in fact supported by the CM team. Sorry for any confusion that caused. Stormy is trying to find that small sentences source so that we canÂ deliverÂ its location to the CM team.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s4-rooted-multi-carrier-compatible/feed/13The Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Version Gets Rootedhttp://androidspin.com/2013/04/01/galaxy-s4-exynos-5-version-gets-rooted/
http://androidspin.com/2013/04/01/galaxy-s4-exynos-5-version-gets-rooted/#respondMon, 01 Apr 2013 16:55:43 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=97859The Galaxy S4 is not even out yet, and developers have already went to work on it. Some XDA developers have successfully rooted the Galaxy S4, but only the international Exynos 5 version. Does not shock me that that version receives root first, and I am sure the other versions will get to their roots […]

The Galaxy S4 is not even out yet, and developers have already went to work on it. Some XDA developers have successfully rooted the Galaxy S4, but only the international Exynos 5 version. Does not shock me that that version receives root first, and I am sure the other versions will get to their roots once developers have more time with them. The ROM that they have conjured up, comes packaged withÂ ROOT&Busybox and flashable via Odin. So if you plan on getting the Exynos 5 version of the S4, head over to the XDA link below and bookmark the page so you can get to rooting right away.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/04/01/galaxy-s4-exynos-5-version-gets-rooted/feed/0HTC EVO 4G LTE S-OFF Achieved for Latest 2.09 Hboothttp://androidspin.com/2013/01/15/htc-evo-4g-lte-s-off-achieved-for-latest-2-09-hboot/
http://androidspin.com/2013/01/15/htc-evo-4g-lte-s-off-achieved-for-latest-2-09-hboot/#commentsTue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:31 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=88812Those unfamiliar with any of this or what’s the big deal about booloaders, unlocking them is the first step in a process of getting root access to your Android device. A quick rundown is 1.) unlock the bootloader; 2.) flash (or install) a custom recovery; 3a.) flash Superuser or SuperSU for root access on the […]

Those unfamiliar with any of this or what’s the big deal about booloaders, unlocking them is the first step in a process of getting root access to your Android device. A quick rundown is 1.) unlock the bootloader; 2.) flash (or install) a custom recovery; 3a.) flash Superuser or SuperSU for root access on the stock ROMÂ orÂ 3b.) flash a custom ROM with superuser access baked in; 4.) use any app that requires root access; 5.) enjoy extra battery life, better performance, and ultimate customization.

If you know anything about HTC Android devices, S-OFF is the holy grail for those wanting fullÂ customization. S-OFF allows write access to any part of a device and removes any restrictions on what can be changed, it’s a full and complete bootloader unlock. Alternatively HTC offers a process known as HTCdev unlock, which opens up most of a device with some parts still being locked down, while keeping S-ON. Devices which have been unlocked by the latter method cannot have their firmware updated (without updating the Hboot) and sometimes require extra steps for flashing kernels or ROMs. Personally I’ve had experiences with both and I could not get certain kernels to boot while unlocked with HTCdev.

If you own an HTC EVO 4G LTE and accepted the latest Jelly Bean OTA update, your Hboot would have been updated to version 2.09. This bootloader could not get S-OFF, only an unlock with HTCdev. Well, the S-OFF process known as Dirty Racun by Team Unlimited, which previously was only for Hboot version 1.15 and 1.19, was updated to include the latest 2.09 Hboot. Now all versions of the HTC EVO LTE can attain S-OFF!Â If you have a 1.12 Hboot, a process known as Lazy Panda by the same dev team used to get you S-OFF, but that’s no longer supported so you’ll need to update your Hboot to 1.15 first.

Via Team Unlimited’s site:

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Prerequisites:

Supported Operating Systems:Â We only supportÂ Windows 7 32bitÂ orÂ Ubuntu 12.04 (and newer) 32bit, you may use aÂ LiveCDÂ if you have the wrong OS installed natively. Win XP 32bit might work for you but we do not support it as we did not test on it.Windows 8 (64 or 32), 64bit Windows, 64bit Ubuntu, Ubuntu versions lower than 12.04, Virtual Machines and Mac’s willÂ NOTÂ work – we will not help you if you break your device!

External SD card (2GB – 16GB) in your device.

Ensure that your battery is fully charged.

You mustÂ UNINSTALL HTC SyncÂ and any other phone software on your computer prior to running DirtyRacun.

If you’re running Windows you should disable any Anti-Virus or Anti-Malware software prior to running our tools, it may interfere with ADB.

You must be directly connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 3.0 and USB hubs will NOT work.

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Note that Dirty Racun will work for the HTC Incredible 4G LTE with the 1.15 Hboot and the HTC J with the 1.17 Hboot as well.

]]>http://androidspin.com/2013/01/15/htc-evo-4g-lte-s-off-achieved-for-latest-2-09-hboot/feed/1Source code for 4.2 is being pushed to AOSP right nowhttp://androidspin.com/2012/11/13/source-code-for-4-2-is-being-pushed-to-aosp-right-now/
http://androidspin.com/2012/11/13/source-code-for-4-2-is-being-pushed-to-aosp-right-now/#commentsTue, 13 Nov 2012 19:25:46 +0000http://androidspin.com/?p=85440 Â “The source code for 4.2 is being pushed to AOSP right now. Look for it under the name “android-4.2_r1″ once the replication completes. The matching development branch (for CTS contributions) is jb-mr1-dev, and all the changes are merged into the master branch where platform contributions are accepted” WE are very excited to see […]

Â “The source code for 4.2 is being pushed to AOSP right now. Look for
it under the name “android-4.2_r1″ once the replication completes. The
matching development branch (for CTS contributions) is jb-mr1-dev, and
all the changes are merged into the master branch where platform
contributions are accepted”

WE are very excited to see this quick update from our friends over atÂ CyanogenMod